Occupational Therapist Assistant (Part-Time)

• Upper Valley Medical Center
• Occupational Therapist Assistant (Part-Time)
• Part-Time: 20 hours per week

Under the general supervision of the department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will:

Report/discuss patient’s status during consultation with Occupational Therapist; take initiative in communicating patient changes and scheduling consultations in a timely manner

• Confer with Occupational Therapist prior to initiating change in an established treatment program
• Administer patient treatment based upon established evaluation or reassessment
• Complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at department standard
• Delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel; participate in case management of patient’s rehabilitation services
• Perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operation

Participate in one to two departmental, hospital, or community programs/meetings; teach, orient, train, supervise, and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and at least one student annually.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants required.

Certifications

• Currently licensed as a COTA in the state of Ohio required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

Requirements

Requires effective communication and the analytical skills necessary to implement planned treatment programs, identifying changes in patient’s condition, and adjusting activities accordingly.

Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.

Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the AOTA.